Origin
The origin of the Hoesik was based on the word "Hoe-min" of theHistory
1980s~1990s
Under the influence of Korean traditional military cultures, those lower than the superior must drink. Binge drinking was mainly encouraged by the 'bomb shot' or 'poktanju,' including beer+spirits and soju+spirits. In the 1990s, however, the campaign for sound drinking started, and the culture to avoid social gatherings spread due to the IMF economic crisis.2000s~the present
Companies and organizations are trying to improve their Hoesik culture as a reaction to the prevailing social atmosphere surrounding the issues of ' bombshot', drinking glasses, and sexual harassment. Instead of focusing on just drinking and dancing, other forms of entertainment and cultural gatherings, such as watching movies and bowling are becoming increasingly common.Changes in Hoesik with the enactment of the new law
Changes in Hoesik with Me Too movement
In 2017, theFunction
Positive function
Hoesik is a place where members of an organization can relax their tension and stress, increase their closeness to each other, and resolve conflicts. Enhance understanding among team members and help them become closer to each other. By reducing stress on members and eliminating inter-person and interdepartmental conflicts, it is possible to create harmony among members and increase efficiency of production.Adverse effect
Excessive drinking and forced drinking
One cannot get away from alcohol at a Hoesik. Heavy drinking is a cause of embarrassment to people that are unable to drink well. This is because the boss or other office superiors are present and can witness one's drunken behavior. Because of the difficulty of refusing, people are forced to drink excessively. The next day's hangover can make them feel very tired and they can not go to work or spend the day in a bad mood.Forced attendance at hoesik
Many company employees are forced to attend, although their attendance is often passive and uncomfortable. Supervisors may lead the conversation while subordinates follow the conversation.Loss of human relations with late hoesik
Most conversations at a hoesik may be with colleagues and supervisors and focus on company's shortcomings and company gossip. Negative talk and gossip can extend outside the hoesik, leading to a breakdown of relationships and the internal atmosphere.Lack of intent
Most of them only have food and drink and refuse to express their inner feelings.Conflicts with law
Intoxication as a cause of a hoesik can lead to a loss of inhibitions and judgement. Cases of sexual harassment and drunk driving have been associated with hoesik events.Similar traditions in Other Countries
China
Chinese people enjoy dining at restaurants on holidays with family or friends. Such dining culture serves to exchange feelings each other and make conversation in positive ways. Most of the restaurants that Chinese people visit are popular restaurants, which are relatively cheap. Popularity of the restaurant is the first condition that identifying the restaurant. Some special restaurants are less expensive, but they are not included in the category of popular restaurants because the menu is not diverse. Popular restaurants refer to Chinese traditional dishes that are popular and common to the public, such as cold, fried, soup and stock. It is also the most common restaurant on Chinese streets. Some popular restaurants will reveal Shanghai cuisine and Guangdong cuisine on their signboards to show whichJapan
Half of the Japanese drinks alcohol, but the number keeps increasing. Japanese men enjoy drinking and it is common for a small number of people to drink at a pub without going home directly after work. Japanese say, " Silence is gold " as their motto, but when confronted with something that is worrying, they still drink away their worries. It's polite to toast together at the beginning and drink whatever you want next. In Japan, Geonbae means holding glasses and drinking only the amount you want. In Japan, when a woman drinks well at a dinner party, she gets praised. Japanese people usually like to drink in the evening to relieve stress after a day's work. In addition, Japanese people often change places where they drink and do not drink in the same places to feel different tastes at their regular dining parties.Foods
Rainy day
Koreans enjoy hoesik with Makgeolli (raw rice wine) and Jeon on a rainy day. There is a hypothesis that this is because the sound of the rain is similar to the sound of making the Jeon. And there is a hypothesis that on rainy days, your body's blood sugar level drops, helping to increase your blood sugar level. On rainy days, sales of flour and Makgeolli were also found to have risen sharply in large discount stores. A comparison of the rainy and sunny sales of Makgeolli and flour in Korean marts shows that sales of flour and MakgeollI rose 36.5 percent and 17.9 percent, respectively. This shows that Koreans eat a lot of Makgeolli and Jeon on rainy days.Yellow dust day
Koreans eat a lot of samgyeopsal during " yellow dust" storms. It was a popular food among Korean miners, who ate it after work. This is because the miners have believed that after working in much dust, samgyeopsal washed the dust with their fat. And Koreans who enjoy Hoesik usually drinks soju with samgyeopsal. Because of its good taste and cheap price. For these reasons, eating with samgyeopsal and soju is popular on yellow dust days. However, there is no scientific evidence that samgyeopsal is good for yellow dust.Health
Alcohol consumption is a prerequisite for a hoesik in Korea. There is no such thing as a non-drinking hoesik.Liver
Since most people with liver cancer drink alcohol, alcohol accounts for a significant portion of liver cancer. In Korea, almost everyone drinks alcohol unlike other countries, but in foreign countries, there is a clear distinction between those who drink and those who do not. Among American liver cancer cases, alcohol accounted for 30 to 40 percent.Brain
Alcohol and health, especially brain health, are closely related. Therefore, many health damage occurs and national loss occurs. Direct brain damage caused by alcohol is Alzheimer's, Bernice's syndrome, alcoholic peripheral neuropathy, alcoholic cerebellum contraction, and cerebral bridge (part of the left and right brain) contraction.Stomach
Alcohol is quickly absorbed from the stomach and 80 percent is absorbed before going to the intestines.{{Cite news, url=http://www.koreahealthlog.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=6151, title=What is the effect of alcohol on the stomach?, last=Kim, first=Changseop, access-date=2018-06-23, language=ko High concentrations of alcohol can also damage the stomach's mucous membrane. When alcohol goes straight Stomach, it reduces the secretion of gastric juices. It can also cause interference to the mucous membrane of the stomach.See also
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